Government Council Meeting – Thursday, January 15, 2026

• At the beginning of its proceedings, the Government Council examined and adopted Draft Law No. 22.25 relating to the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies, presented by the Minister of Industry and Commerce.
• Subsequently, the Council examined and adopted two draft decrees relating to the implementation of the High Royal Decision decreeing October 31 of each year as a National Holiday named "Aid Al Wahda" (Unity Day). These are:
  • Draft Decree No. 2.26.14, supplementing Decree No. 2.04.426 of 16 Kaada 1425 (December 29, 2004) setting the list of paid holidays in agricultural and non-agricultural activities, presented by the Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills.
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.1140, supplementing Decree No. 2.77.169 of 9 Rabi I 1397 (February 28, 1977) setting the list of paid holidays in public administrations, public institutions, and concessionary services, presented by the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administration Reform.
• The Government Council also examined and adopted nine draft decrees relating to the renewal of licenses granted to a number of companies for the provision of satellite communication services, also presented by the Minister Delegate in charge of Digital Transition and Administration Reform. These include:
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.902 renewing the license granted to Maroc Telecom for the provision of satellite communication services using VSAT technology in the Kingdom of Morocco;
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.903 renewing the license granted to Wana Corporate for the provision of satellite communication services using VSAT technology in the Kingdom of Morocco;
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.904 renewing the license granted to Green Development and Planning Company for the provision of satellite communication services using VSAT technology in the Kingdom of Morocco;
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.905 renewing the license granted to Cires Telecom SA for the establishment and operation of a radio communication network using 3RP trunking technology;
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.906 renewing the license granted to Green Development and Planning Company for the establishment and operation of a radio communication network using 3RP trunking technology;
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.907 renewing the license granted to "Orbcomm Maghreb" for the establishment and operation of a GMPCS public satellite communications network;
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.908 renewing the license granted to "Thuraya Maghreb SA" for the establishment and operation of a GMPCS public satellite communications network;
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.1106 renewing the license granted to "AL Hourria Telecom" for the establishment and operation of a GMPCS public satellite communications network;
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.1107 renewing the license granted to "Gulfsat Maghreb" for the establishment and operation of a VSAT public satellite communications network.
     

The Government Council continued its work by taking note of an air services agreement, signed on September 30, 2025, in Montreal between the governments of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Benin, as well as Draft Law No. 66.25 approving the said agreement, presented by the Minister of Transport and Logistics on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad.

The Government Council concluded its proceedings by examining and approving proposals for appointment to high-ranking positions, in accordance with the provisions of Article 92 of the Constitution:

• At the Ministry of Economy and Finance:
  • Mr. Adil Bajja was appointed Director of Competition, Prices, and Compensation.
• At the Ministry of National Education, Preschool, and Sports:
  • Mr. El Hassan Khouya was appointed Director of the Pedagogical Orientation and Planning Center;
  • Ms. Nadia Boudad was appointed Inspector General of Pedagogical Affairs.
• At the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation:
  • Mr. Noureddine El Haloui was appointed Secretary General;
  • Mr. Jamal Zahi was appointed Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management of Settat
• At the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development – Sustainable Development Department:
  • Mr. Bouezkri Razi was appointed Secretary General.
• At the Ministry of Equipment and Water:
  • Ms. Hanane Baghdad was appointed Director of Water Research and Planning.